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description: Secure your account with a TOTP authenticator app.
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June 15, 2026

# Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

## Secure your account with a TOTP authenticator app

### Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring a verification code from your authenticator app in addition to your password.

#### Where to Find It

**Path:** Left sidebar → Settings → Security → **Two-Factor Authentication** card

#### What You'll See

The Security page shows credential cards for each authentication method:

**Two-Factor Authentication card:**

- Title: "Two-Factor Authentication"
- Description: "Add an extra layer of security with a verification code from your authenticator app."
- If not configured: "No authenticator app configured yet." with an **"Add authenticator app"** button
- If configured: Shows the configured authenticator with creation date

### Setting Up TOTP

1. Navigate to **Settings** → **Security** in the left sidebar.
2. Find the **Two-Factor Authentication** card.
3. Click **"Add authenticator app"**.
4. A setup flow opens (powered by your authentication provider) — typically showing a QR code.
5. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, Microsoft Authenticator, FreeOTP, ...).
6. Enter the verification code from your app to confirm setup.

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#### Success/Error Messages

- ✅ "Two-factor authentication successfully configured"
- ❌ "Failed to configure two-factor authentication"
- "Two-factor authentication configuration cancelled" (if you cancel)

#### Important Notes

- After enabling 2FA, you'll need to enter a verification code every time you log in.
- Store your recovery codes securely in case you lose access to your authenticator app.
- You can remove a configured authenticator from the Security page.

#### **Removing a Credential**

On any configured credential:

1. Click the remove/delete action.
2. Confirm removal.

**Messages:**

- ✅ "Credential successfully removed"
- ❌ "Failed to remove credential"

 

 

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